King Charles III addressed the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade at the opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda on November 3. He described the history as a source of profound personal sorrow and said its consequences continue to affect Commonwealth societies.
The speech did not include a formal apology or announce a reparations agreement. Charles instead called for practical cooperation through education, jobs, trade and climate resilience. The distinction between regret and a government commitment remains important.
Sources: Commonwealth speech transcript; Commonwealth report; AP.
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